News & articles
21 August 2025
Responding to the latest NEET data, August 2025
Learning and Work Institute deputy director Elizabeth Gerard responds to the NEET data released on 21 August 2025.
15 August 2025
Drive to revive – Tackling skills shortages in motorsport
Olly Newton, Executive Director of the Edge Foundation, reflects on our Employment and Skills Convention 2025 breakfast session on tackling skills shortages in motorsport and related sectors.
12 August 2025
Labour market stats response, August 2025
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans and chief economist Dr Helen Gray respond to the latest labour market data from ONS.
10 August 2025
Responding to the Department for Education’s announcement on Technical Excellence Colleges
Learning and Work Institute's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the Department for Education's announcement on Technical Excellence Colleges.
31 July 2025
A young person’s view on the Youth Guarantee
Zoya Sarfraz outlines barriers faced by young people navigating the employment system and proposes how the Youth Guarantee can help dismantle them.
24 July 2025
Responding to the latest skills survey data from the Department for Education
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest skills survey data from the Department for Education.
17 July 2025
Labour market stats response, July 2025
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans and chief economist Dr Helen Gray respond to the latest labour market data from ONS.
1 July 2025
Building on firm foundations: Evidence of what works in employment support
Ahead of the Employment and Skills Convention 2025, Dr Andy Holroyde from Maximus reflects on what works in delivering effective employment support and addressing different barriers to employment.
12 June 2025
Nearly six million people are balancing employment with unpaid care. Targeted support is required to help them pursue fulfilling careers, new research finds
Funded by the Health Foundation to inform the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, this report sets out a range of policy options to fix the foundations of support for carers before the demand for care rises uncontrollably.
11 June 2025
Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s spending review 2025
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's spending review on 11 June 2025.
